West Okement River

West Okement River
The West Okement River
West Okement River is located in Devon
West Okement River
West Okement River is located in the United Kingdom
West Okement River
Location
CountryEngland
CountyDevon
Physical characteristics
SourceWest Okement Head
 • locationNear Cranmere Pool
MouthRiver Okement
 • location
Okehampton
 • coordinates
50°47′38″N 4°01′19″W / 50.794°N 4.022°W / 50.794; -4.022
Length13 miles (21 km)
Basin features
WaterbodiesMeldon Reservoir

The West Okement is a river in north Dartmoor in Devon in south-west England. It rises at West Okement Head near Cranmere Pool and flows in a generally NW direction past Black-a-Tor Copse and into Meldon Reservoir. After exiting the reservoir it flows in a generally northeast direction towards Okehampton, where it joins the East Okement River to form the River Okement. Its total length is roughly 13 miles (21 km).[1] It is crossed by Meldon Viaduct.

References

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  1. ^ "West Okement | Catchment Data Explorer | Catchment Data Explorer". environment.data.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2024.